"Emily in Paris" bids adieu to the romantic canals of Venice, Italy, as it embarks on its fifth season. The beloved Netflix series, led by the charismatic Lily Collins, is set to sail into this water-veined city, promising a fresh chapter filled with intrigue and adventure. All ten episodes of season five will grace our screens on December 18, exclusive to Netflix.
Netflix unveils the tantalizing synopsis for the upcoming season: "Emily, now at the helm of Agence Grateau Rome, grapples with both professional hurdles and romantic entanglements as she navigates the unfamiliar terrain of her new home. Just when everything seems to be aligning perfectly, a miscalculated work maneuver backfires, sparking a chain of events that leads to heart-wrenching disappointments and career stumbles. In search of solace, Emily leans into her French roots, only to find her French lifestyle threatened by a colossal secret that jeopardizes one of her closest bonds. Facing conflicts head-on with unwavering honesty, Emily emerges stronger, with deeper connections, renewed clarity, and an open heart ready to embrace the myriad of new possibilities that lie ahead."
Collins reprises her role as Emily, joined by an ensemble cast including Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu, Ashley Park, Lucas Bravo, Samuel Arnold, Bruno Gouery, William Abadie, Lucien Laviscount, Eugenio Franceschini, Thalia Besson, Paul Forman, Arnaud Binard, Minnie Driver, Bryan Greenberg, and Michèle Laroque.
Amidst rumors swirling around his contract expiration at the end of season four, Bravo admitted that Gabriel's character arc left him questioning his return for season five. However, fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the actor has confirmed his return. He previously shared with The Hollywood Reporter his hopes for Gabriel's growth in season five, stating, "He made choices that caused me to distance myself from him. We were alike in season one, but now, I'm not so sure. I feel like he needs to get his act together."
Last season, the series took a romantic detour to Rome. Reflecting on the experience, Collins told The Hollywood Reporter at the season four premiere in L.A., "It was wonderful transitioning from Paris to Rome. You're still immersed in European romance and passion, but exploring a different historical facet was thrilling."
When the series shifted to Rome, it sparked a diplomatic spat, with French President Emmanuel Macron expressing his desire to "fight hard" to keep the hit comedy within French borders. In response, Rome Mayor Roberto Gualtieri told THR Roma, "Does President Macron have more pressing matters to attend to? I hope Macron was joking, for he should know that a production giant like Netflix doesn't bow to heads of state or yield to political pressure."
